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Upper Levels upper level support and cleaning access?

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I want to add a second level for my girls and wanted to know how to support the upper level so it's not sagging? I know I can use zip ties so it doesn't fall down but I want to make sure there isn't sagging?

Also, how could I make my cage like this? So cool!! DSCF2848.jpg
 

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You mean the top of the cage? Turn it over like the middle level.

Or, you can get 2x2's at a home improvement store and run them lengthwise down the middle. They're actually not 2x2 -- that's the nominal size -- so they should fit.
 

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I'm not sure I understand. How is this supported and not sagging ? Sorry a little confused haha
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They're running something under the floor of each level (such as the 2x2's I mentioned, or a long rod of some kind), or they're using closet shelving for the floors.
 

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What do you mean by closet shelving ?
 

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